20-year-old Bobbie Pierce had been a member of Ambassador's Bible Chapel in Newberry Township, Pennsylvania his entire life. Now, though he … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Church Revokes Membership Of Gay Worshipper Out Of Love
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Bruce Kraus Elected As Pittsburgh’s First Openly Gay City Council President
2014 will see a new city council president in Pittsburgh, PA in the form of openly gay Councilman Bruce Kraus. Kraus has served on the council since … [Read more...] about Bruce Kraus Elected As Pittsburgh’s First Openly Gay City Council President
Sexual History of Plaintiffs Challenging Pennsylvania’s Gay Marriage Ban Sought by Lawyers
The lawyers defending Pennsylvania's ban on same-sex marriage from a court challenge brought by the ACLU are seeking ridiculous and undue requests … [Read more...] about Sexual History of Plaintiffs Challenging Pennsylvania’s Gay Marriage Ban Sought by Lawyers
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett Comes Out in Support of LGBT Anti-Discrimination Bill
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett today came out in support of an LGBT non-discrimination bill pending in the state, the Philadelphia Inquirer … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett Comes Out in Support of LGBT Anti-Discrimination Bill
School Fires Gay Teacher After He Applies For Marriage License
An openly gay teacher who was on staff at the Holy Ghost Preparatory School in Pennsylvania for 12 years was suddenly fired from his job yesterday - … [Read more...] about School Fires Gay Teacher After He Applies For Marriage License
PA County Clerk Stopped from Issuing Marriage Licenses to Gays Appeals Case to State’s Highest Court
D. Bruce Hanes, the Montgomery County Clerk who issued marriage licenses to dozens of same-sex couples before being ordered to stop, has appealed his … [Read more...] about PA County Clerk Stopped from Issuing Marriage Licenses to Gays Appeals Case to State’s Highest Court
Challenge to Pennsylvania’s Gay Marriage Ban to Go to Trial in June
A lawsuit filed last July challenging Pennsylvania's ban on same-sex marriage will go to trial in June, the AP reports: U.S. District Judge John … [Read more...] about Challenge to Pennsylvania’s Gay Marriage Ban to Go to Trial in June
Pennsylvania Judge Refuses To Block Challenge To Gay Marriage Ban
Pennsylvania is the only state in the northeast that blocks gay marriage thanks to a 17-year-old law that bans the recognition of marriage between … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Judge Refuses To Block Challenge To Gay Marriage Ban
Pennsylvania Pastor Faces Church Trial for Officiating Gay Son’s Marriage
Over the weekend, Rev. Frank Schaefer joined with his supporters at Coleman Chapel in Lebanon, Pennsylvania for a candlelight vigil. No one had … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Pastor Faces Church Trial for Officiating Gay Son’s Marriage
Philadelphia Mayor Signs into Law Sweeping LGBT-Inclusive Legislation
On Thursday, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter (pictured right) signed into law legislation that he hopes will make The City of Brotherly Love … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Mayor Signs into Law Sweeping LGBT-Inclusive Legislation